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Pastor Spencer Lundgaard counts down to the lighting of a
Christmas tree Saturday, Nov. 24 outside the Village Presbyterian Church, in Northbrook. David Kraus/22nd Century Media

Youngsters (left to right) Charlie and Hannah Malnor, join Maddie Junkmann and Vivienne Schifferdecki in watching the tree lighting outside the Village Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Nov. 24. Photos by David Kraus/22nd Century Media

Ryan Phadnis serves up some popcorn.

The GBN Express entertains guests with seasonal holiday songs. David Kraus/22nd Century Media

Ben and Olivia Willis have fun at the holiday craft table inside the church after the tree lighting.

One year ago, Spencer Lundgaard sported a unique view of the Northbrook’s Village Presbyterian Church inaugural tree lighting ceremony. At the time, he was under consideration to become the church’s new senior pastor and he watched without anyone noticing him.